Family of man who died at Cotswold Water Park say they have concerns over signage, inquest hears

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The family of a 21 year old 'strong swimmer' who died in a lake at the Cotswold Water Park in July told a coroner yesterday of their concerns about the lack of warning signs at the water's edge.

Members of car mechanic Cory Nicholson's family were at a pre-inquest review hearing at Gloucestershire coroner's court for final arrangements to be made for a full inquest lasting two days next Spring.

Cory, of Calne, Wiltshire, went into the lake for a swim on the afternoon of July 23 but got into difficulties and died despite the efforts of other swimmers and then the emergency services to save him. He was later recovered from the water by divers.

Yesterday Gloucestershire coroner Katy Skerrett ruled that she will empanel a jury to consider the inquest and she estimated it will last two days. She said she will be calling at least four eye witnesses and seven professionals such as police and doctors.